Your first draft is due on Thursday, November 20th.
Read each of the writing topics below. Choose ONE of them and create a pre-writing plan for the topic. Then, write at least three paragraphs about the topic. Be sure to include an introductory paragraph with your a main idea, at least two paragraphs with details about your main idea, and a concluding paragraph.
Topic #1: Think about people you know. Choose ONE person who has made a big difference in your life. Write about that person AND describe how he or she affects your life.
Topic #2: All of us have a favorite place where we get to do what we want. It could be an indoor place, an outdoor place, or even an imaginary place. What is your favorite place? Write a description of it and what you get to do in your favorite place.
Topic #3: Describe a personal ritual, custom or tradition that you, your friends, or your family have. Describe the things that happen when you complete your ritual so that your readers understand the steps that the ritual includes and why you complete them.
Practicing the Simple Present Tense
Your first draft is due on Thursday, November 20th.
Read each of the writing topics below. Choose ONE of them and create a pre-writing plan for the topic. Then, write at least three paragraphs about the topic. Be sure to include an introductory paragraph with your a main idea, at least two paragraphs with details about your main idea, and a concluding paragraph.
Topic #1: Think about people you know. Choose ONE person who has made a big difference in your life. Write about that person AND describe how he or she affects your life.
Topic #2: All of us have a favorite place where we get to do what we want. It could be an indoor place, an outdoor place, or even an imaginary place. What is your favorite place? Write a description of it and what you get to do in your favorite place.
Topic #3: Describe a personal ritual, custom or tradition that you, your friends, or your family have. Describe the things that happen when you complete your ritual so that your readers understand the steps that the ritual includes and why you complete them.
These topics are from John Holly's web site.